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Building Systems, Inc.

©  Copyright 2017

November 22 , 2017

Assembly Book

Sentry Buildings

Manufactured by Reynolds Building Systems, Inc.

205 Arlington Drive            Greenville, PA   16125

12' x 24'

the Lakewood

Summary of Contents for Lakewood

Page 1: ...al may not be copied in whole or in part without consent from Reynolds Building Systems Inc Copyright 2017 November 22 2017 Assembly Book Sentry Buildings Manufactured by Reynolds Building Systems Inc...

Page 2: ...t to assemble our components in the order indicated in the instructions Read the instructions before starting the assembly of the building If you have any questions about assembling the kit call 800 2...

Page 3: ...the opposite corners These measurements will be the same when the wall is square Install the siding flush with the bottom plate when installing the building on a concrete slab When installing the buil...

Page 4: ...orner then measure the opposite corners The measurements will be equal when the floor is square Toenail the frame to the 4x4s to keep it from moving Install the second floor section 3 Cut 2 two 2x4 12...

Page 5: ...the framing and OSB gussets Attach gussets with 2 two rows of 6d common nails spaced 6 apart 3 Remove the siding that covers the slot in the saddle This will allow the ridge beam to extend through th...

Page 6: ...spaced 8 apart 4 Install 2 two more siding panels 1 Framing lumber may not be the exact length If necessary cut 1 one treated 2x4 12 and 1 one untreated 2x4 12 to a length of 12 0 or 144 Position the...

Page 7: ...ngs There are extra pre cut 2x4 wall studs 2x6 boards and 7 16 OSB fillers provided for this Additional filler strips can be cut from the 4 x7 OSB cover sheet on the main pallet you will need a 4 x4 s...

Page 8: ...Wall With Two Windows LAP Edge 5 Pre cut 3 three siding panels It is recommended to install the windows and siding after the wall frame is installed on the floor Install siding flush for concrete slab...

Page 9: ...n our kit Install the header using 10d coated sinker nails toenailed to the studs 6 Cut and install a siding panel above the door opening 5 Install a 4x8 siding panel on the left side of the wall pane...

Page 10: ...Secure using 8d galvanized box nails spaced 8 apart 4 Install 2 two more siding panels 1 Cut 1 one treated 2x4 12 and 1 one untreated 2x4 12 to a length of 140 1 2 Position the boards together and ind...

Page 11: ...e above wall frame against the BL wall panel from Step 4 Do Not nail the frames together so that they can be separated later 4 Square the wall frame and install a siding panel Do Not nail the long edg...

Page 12: ...oards and an OSB filler suppled in the kit Install the header using 10d coated sinker nails toenailed to the adjacent studs 5 Cut 2x4 blocks to fit and install between the door header and top plate us...

Page 13: ...s Headers should be 3 longer than the rough opening width 4 Cut pre cut wall studs to frame in the window openings using 10d coated sinker nails 92 1 2 Untreated Wall Plate 92 1 2 Treated Wall Plate 1...

Page 14: ...Siding Twin Window on Right 1 Select the wall frame with the single window opening and butt it against the center wall frame Do Not fasten the frames together so they can be separated after the siding...

Page 15: ...ll extend 3 1 2 past the end of the wall frame 1 Select the wall frame with the twin window openings and butt it against the center wall frame Do Not fasten the frames together so they can be separate...

Page 16: ...ing edge where the side wall panels overlap 6 Cut and remove the bottom 2x4 in the door openings Nail Along Siding Edge Use pallet 2x4s to hold the front wall straight Nail Along Siding Edge Step 9 Se...

Page 17: ...l 2x4s across the top of the back wall 2 Cut a 12 long 2x4 to 137 Install on the end wall Repeat on the opposite end wall Step 11 Loft Flooring Layout 4 x 4 4 x 8 4 x 8 4 x 6 2 x 4 2 x 4 2 x 4 2 x 4 2...

Page 18: ...hown below 2 Cut 12 twelve 2x6 12 boards to 134 Install one of the boards against the end wall 3 Mark the joist header where the floor joist will be installed The first floor joist will be 23 1 4 from...

Page 19: ...blocks into the 2x6s 3 Using the 4x6 sheet left over from the larger floor section cut and install 2 x4 flooring over this shelf ledge using 7d coated sinker nails Step 14 Install Loft Shelf on 12 End...

Page 20: ...g 2x4 blocks between this 2x6 and joist header 2 Cut a 4 x8 floor panel in half lengthwise creating 2 two 2 x8 panels Install one over the loft shelf using 7d coated sinkers 3 Install another ledge on...

Page 21: ...coated sinker nails 3 Install 3 1 2 x 27 3 4 OSB filler boards on the sides of the window openings Use 6 six 6d common nails per filler strip 4 Install pre cut 25 1 2 long 2x4s under the OSB fillers...

Page 22: ...ware and other material placed inside the frames Separate these frames by removing screws The screw bit is packaged in the hardware bag 2 After the frames are separated select one of the end frames an...

Page 23: ...2x4 Step 19 Assemble Roof Gables 9 3 8 Building Tip To aid in the assembly of the gables temporarily tack 1x4 blocks to the floor This will trap the gable frames and ensure the other gable and roof tr...

Page 24: ...le another set of gable frames Repeat Steps 22 23 to assemble and apply siding to a second set of gable frames Siding Should Extend 3 4 Below Plate Flush Siding 1 1 2 From End of Frame 1 Place 2 two 5...

Page 25: ...ng 2 Set the dormer wall on the floor with the center mark on the dormer wall alined with the mark on the center of the loft floor The dormer wall should be 2 1 2 from the edge of the loft floor see D...

Page 26: ...nd of the dormer wall with the side that has the notch cut into the OSB sheathing facing towards the center of the building Nail a 2x4 block to the top of each side of the dormer wall to help support...

Page 27: ...he gable end refer to Step 26 2 Screw these trusses together using 2 1 2 wood screws Screw through both sides of the trusses 5 From inside the loft nail the OSB sheathing to the truss with two rows of...

Page 28: ...ses using left and right metal brackets Use 6d common nails to secure a bracket to the truss plate and two 1 1 4 screws to secure the truss Bend down the bracket where it extends past the 2x6 plate In...

Page 29: ...rs will be installed on the ridge beam see below 4 On both dormer walls layout where the 2x6 rafters will be installed see below Install H1 hangers where the rafters will be placed over the X marks Us...

Page 30: ...tring to check the alignment Secure the rafters to the ridge beam with H1 hangers using 1 1 4 screws When possible screw through the ridge board into the rafter using 2 1 2 deck screws Install the rem...

Page 31: ...ge block and a straight edge to set the location of the soffit box Use the straight edge to align the top of the 2x4 block flush with the top of the 2x6 rafter Draw a line across the siding to set the...

Page 32: ...to install this roof sheathing 9 1 4 x 48 48 x 74 3 4 8 3 4 x 48 1 Screw 2 two 2x3 6 long boards cut boards to fit to the dormer wall to support the roof sheathing installed later Use 2 1 2 wood scre...

Page 33: ...ashing over the dormer Extend the flashing 2 beyond the front sheathing Cut the flashing to extend around the dormer Tack in place across the top using 6d common nails 3 Install flashing on the back d...

Page 34: ...e between the top of the roof panels and bottom of the siding Step 33 Install Dormer Siding 1 Install metal roof edging on the perimeter of the roof area If you are not installing shingles at this tim...

Page 35: ...es of these siding pieces before installing Step 35 Install Dormer Soffit Corner Trim 1x3 33 3 4 Corner Trim Primed Siding Filler 1 Install 33 3 4 long 1x3 corner trim flush with the siding on the dor...

Page 36: ...rner trim on the other corners 2x4 Gable Overhang 1 Install an 80 1 2 long 1x6 dormer rafter trim flush with the top of the roof sheathing and end of the rafters using 8d galvanized box nails spaced 1...

Page 37: ...all the bottom and top trim boards 6 Apply caulking along the top of the 1x3 trim board See instructions from the window manufacture for applying trim around lower window Step 39 Install Windows 57 3...

Page 38: ...to fit properly Metal roof edging gable trim and ridge cap is also pre cut and supplied Necessary screws and insect guard for the ridge is included along with a detailed instruction manual Protective...

Page 39: ...ated 2x4 8 4 Wall Plates Treated 2x4 12 3 Wall Plates 2x4 8 16 Wall Tie Plates 2x4 12 1 Ridge Beam 2x8 12 4 Floor Joist Door Header 2x6 8 18 Floor Joist for Loft 2x6 12 18 LP Exterior Siding 3 8 4 x 8...

Page 40: ...angled 8 1x4 72 4 1x3 33 3 4 4 1x3 36 1 2 angled 8 27 3 4 OSB Fillers 1 Soffit Gauge Block 2 2 Screw bits for drill 2 lbs 16d Galvanized Nails 5 lbs 16d Coated Sinkers 8 lbs 10d Coated Sinkers 10 lbs...

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